Image 1. Ardea alba ssp. egretta [American Great Egret] · Photographed in Texas, USA (Dallas County), these tiny Great Egret nestlings sport upright head-feathers that resemble a punk-rocker mohawk. In the background, their parent’s feet tower over them. |
Photo by @shivashenoy · April 2021 · © Shiva Shenoy · some rights reserved · image 1—license |
Who can resist these cute little babies! Hobby photographer Shiva Shenoy spotted these youngsters in Dallas, at the on-campus bird rookery of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSWMC)*. A bird rookery at an academic medical center, in an urban area? What could be better!
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Dallas, the rookery’s small wooded area (seen here on Google maps, UTSWMC ) makes a big environmental impact. I’m reminded of the words of @laurasea (regarding Wood Storks observed in Florida, at a pond in Walmart’s parking lot ): "If only we planned and set aside little spaces for creatures around us. There would be so much more life." So thanks to all the businesses, organizations and environmental advocates who do just that.
The following photo shows more of this proud Great Egret parent:
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Thanks @kitemongoose ! I couldn't have said it better. One of the hidden treasures of Dallas.
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